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The Springfield Museum of Art\u2019s celebrates its\u00a080th Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition<\/i><\/b>\u00a0this year. Showcasing the regional community\u2019s creative spirit, this annual exhibition highlights a wide range of media, subject matter, and skillsets, and participation is open to all members of the Museum. Serving as juror for the 80th anniversary exhibition is\u00a0Cat Sheridan<\/b>, director of the\u00a0Ohio Arts Council\u2019s Riffe Gallery in Columbus, Ohio<\/p>\n
CALL FOR ENTRY OPENS: April 1 – April 30, 2026 <\/b>(DEADLINE: by 11:59pm).<\/p>\n
ENTRANTS are welcome to submit up to two PIECES as part of their ENTRY into the\u00a080th Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition<\/i><\/b>\u00a0and are guaranteed to have one piece accepted.\u00a0 Entrants submitting one piece will automatically have that work juried into the exhibition. For artists submitting two pieces, the juror will select either one or both based on space and quality of the work. The juror will select first, second, and third places, as well as three honorable mentions. Entrants must be CURRENT members of the Springfield Museum of Art in Springfield, OH.<\/p>\n
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IMPORTANT DATES:<\/b><\/p>\n
April 1\u00a0<\/b>–\u00a0April 30, 2026 | CALL FOR ENTRY OPENS!\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Submissions END at 11:59 PM.<\/p>\n
May 8th: Entrants notified of pieces accepted for exhibition.<\/p>\n
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Accepted Artwork\u00a0Drop-off Days<\/u>: May 20-23, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n
May 20th (Wednesday, 12-5pm)<\/p>\n
May 21st (Thursday, 12-5pm)<\/p>\n
May 22nd (Friday, 12-5pm)<\/p>\n
May 23rd (Saturday, 10am-4pm)<\/p>\n
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June 5th: Opening Reception, 6-7:30pm<\/b><\/p>\n
June 5 – August 27 | Exhibition duration<\/p>\n
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Artwork\u00a0Pick-up Days<\/u>: September 18-19, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n
September 18th<\/b>\u00a0(Fri, 11-6pm)<\/p>\n
September 19th<\/b>\u00a0(Sat, 10am-4pm)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2022 Artists must be current members<\/strong> of the Springfield Museum of Art.<\/p>\n \u2022 Must be a named adult member<\/strong> (with own card); 18 years of age or older.<\/p>\n \u2022 1-2 artworks per member may be entered <\/b>using the guidelines below. For each entrant, in the first round, the juror will select one artwork. Once all first-round jurying is complete, where space permits, the juror may select a very limited number of additional artworks for inclusion.\u00a0 <\/span>In these cases, a few members may have two works selected for inclusion. If only one piece is entered, that work will be guaranteed acceptance.<\/p>\n \u2022 Works should have been created in the last three years and not previously exhibited <\/b>at the Museum.<\/p>\n \u2022 All works must be display-ready.<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 2-D artworks and wall pieces should not exceed 4 ft in width, 5 ft in height, or 50 pounds in weight.<\/strong> Wall pieces must be framed and have a HANGING WIRE or other secure\/appropriate hanging system securely installed. Include hanging instructions where necessary. Rubber bumpers on the back of framed pieces preferred.<\/p>\n \u2022 NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 3-D artworks must not exceed 100 pounds<\/strong> and must fit on a pedestal with a footprint of 24 x 24\u201d or less.<\/p>\n \u2022 Artist\u2019s name, contact phone\/email address, and the title of the artwork should be on a label attached to the back\/bottom of work.<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 All works must be delivered (and picked up) in person<\/b> during one of the specified accepted artwork drop-off times. Artists may name an alternate to deliver or pick-up artwork if unable to do so themselves. Works not picked up following the final pick-up day will be considered abandoned. The Museum will not be responsible for abandoned works. SMoA has limited staffing and storage capacity and cannot accept, handle, unpack\/store\/repack shipped artworks. SMoA is not responsible for shipping or handling costs. Exceptions are rare and if granted, must be preapproved by Museum staff for unusual and unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n \u2022 Accepted work must remain on display<\/strong> through the end of the exhibition.<\/p>\n \u2022 Artwork may be available for sale if desired.<\/strong> Please list the sales price. If sold by\/at the Museum, 30% of the sales price will be retained by the Museum. Members intending to sell work will be required to complete\/sign an IRS W-9 to be kept on file with the Springfield Museum of Art for the duration of the exhibition. This can be completed during artwork drop-off.<\/p>\n \u2022 Artwork which is NOT FOR SALE<\/strong> should be listed as NFS, but members will still need to list an appropriate value for insurance purposes. (For example, NFS-Value $225)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Springfield Museum of Art reserves the right to reject any accepted artwork that does not meet the guidelines for the Juried Members\u2019 Exhibition outlined here and below, is deemed unsafe, differs substantively from the artist’s photo(s) and\/or description, or for any other reason.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Due to the large number of works submitted to the Members\u2019 Exhibition each year, oversized pieces may not be able to be exhibited. All work must be within the size restrictions outlined above. If you have concerns, please check with our staff prior to submitting your entry. See below for additional display guidelines:<\/p>\n 3D pieces deemed by staff as fragile may be covered by a vitrine or otherwise protected. This ensures the safety of both the artwork and Museum visitors.<\/p>\n Pieces requiring innovative display furniture or props may be accepted on the condition that the artist provides an appropriate display mechanism. Please note:<\/p>\n \u2022 Heavy, wall-mounted works must include hanging hardware appropriate to the size and weight of the piece.<\/p>\n \u2022 Pieces requiring ceiling suspension and\/or wall or floor alteration cannot be accepted.<\/p>\n \u2022 New media, film, and digital works are encouraged, but the digital device must be provided by the artist.<\/p>\n \u2022 Artists may include a brief note with their piece(s) at drop-off requesting nuances for display; however, accommodations cannot be guaranteed, and artists will not be consulted for final display arrangements.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The final decision about acceptance of pieces requiring alternate display options is at the discretion of curatorial staff and the director of the Museum. If artists are concerned about their piece, they should check with staff prior to submitting their entry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Images must be in JPEG (.jpg) format<\/p>\n Maximum file size 5MB<\/p>\n FirstName_LastName_Title_1.jpg<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\nGeneral Guidelines and Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Size of Artwork and Display<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Image Requirements for Digital Submission<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Artwork will be juried from your submitted images only. Ensure your submitted images are in focus with good resolution, clarity, lighting, and accurate color representation. Crop photo to edges of the artwork to eliminate background.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nName Image file(s) as shown:<\/div>\nFirstName_LastName_Title_2.jpg
\n<\/b><\/div>\nTo Renew or Become a new SMoA Member:<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nAdditional Information and Guidelines to review about the Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition:<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nOnce you’ve established current membership and reviewed all entry guidelines, you are ready to submit your entries here:<\/h3>\n
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